Delhi Airport Metro launches monthly pass

The Airport Metro Express Line (AMEL) on Friday introduced a monthly pass scheme in order to woo more commuters to use the service, an official said.

Depending upon boarding and alighting stations of passengers, the new monthly pass for 30 trips will cost Rs 400-Rs 2,000. For a 45-trip pass, commuters will have to pay between Rs 500 and Rs 2,500, while a 60-trip pass will cost Rs 600-Rs 3,000.

‘Commuters using the 30-trip monthly pass can avail 60 per cent discount over the existing single-journey fare. For example, the cost of travel for a passenger from Dwarka Sector 21 to Shivaji Stadium (Connaught Place) Metro station will come down to Rs 53 from Rs 150,’ said a spokesperson. 

Besides passes, the 

Airport Metro also recently launched the family fare scheme which allows discounted journeys to families or a group of two and above.

The Delhi Airport Metro Line is a joint venture between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and a private company. The line ferries about 15,000 people everyday.